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Fintech Startup List & Category (NIKKEI FINTECH)

The following startup list was provided by "Nikkei FinTech database 2017-2018 publication (Nikkei BP company)" and translated by Fintech Association of Japan(FAJ). Some members of Fintech Association of Japan(FAJ) are included. (These information are as of the end of March 2017.)Please click here for content corrections and updates.

1
eNFC

Distinguishing itself from existing efforts in NFC (Near Field Communication), the company developed a new type of communication technology involving a simple touch control called eNFC. When you wear a specially designated wristband or ring device for eNFC, your body becomes able to authenticate with a single hand touch, since it is communicating data through electrical impulse. The potential market is ample, as users would be able to communicate with the 4 billion existing NFC devices by wearing one of these new wearble devices.

2
FP-MYS

FP-MYS is preparing to provide a will service system on the Cloud. The authority management system is separated between the person who will write a will and her/his family. It is free to access the basic service. However, it also provides a paid service, which guides the client through the process of writing a will while providing examples.

3
Warrantee, Inc.

Warrantee provides a warranty management app on smartphones. The service lets users know when the term period for a warranty is coming to an end. Additionally, it enables users to reference an electronic version of the terms of the warranty, to send a repair request for the product, and to view estimates for the market price of used products through the app.

4
xenodata lab.

Zenodate provides a reporting service on small and medium-sized stock settlement information for individual investors who find doing so to be too time-consuming. XenoFLESH can create automated small and medium sized stock reports utilizing an analytic AI algorithm within one minute. The company is planning to provide not only for stock analysts and investors, but also for institutional investors. They are also aiming to make all stock settlement analysis automated.

5
ZUU Co., Ltd.

ZUU operates a financial media portal, ZUU online, and developed an investment judgment tool, ZUU Signal, which was recognized with awards at several major pitch contests in the Fintech industry. Also, the company supports Fintech promotional consulting and digital marketing for financial institutions, in order to promote the ITization of retail finance.

6
giftee Inc.

giftee provides a social gift service where people can send gifts through email and SNS easily. The smallest amount starts from JPY 100. Because of the simple process of sending the gift URL link to receivers, the number of users has exceeded 200,000. Shops registered for the service number over 25,000.

7
QUADRAC., Co., Ltd.

By utilizing electrostatic capacity that arises between two opposing Plate-Electrodes, QUADRAC provides Close Capacitive Coupling Communication ("4C") and a real-time basis transaction server on the cloud, Q-CORE. The Q-CORE server specializes in extremely efficient identification management of a large number of transactions. Q-CORE was designed to perform electronic payments, and transportation fare collection and validation that require higher security on a real-time basis on the cloud. The expected areas of application of 4C technology include: audio and video devices, mobile phones, medical devices, retail store solutions, games and toys, computers, security verification, and many other areas.

8
Coban Inc.

Coban co-developed iPhone cases with an IC card pocket with Brightonnet, enabling users to check the remaining amount of e-money in their pockets. It has been in operation since December 2016. The founder, Mr. Zanbutsu graduated from the Silicon Valley acceleration program Founder Institute, and was chosen to be in the second cohort of the Tech Lab Paak, at an incubation facility specializing in hardware, established by Recruit Holdings.

9
Primo

Primo provides a QR code service, PRIMO, enabling immediate shopping payments on smartphones. Business owners can tag their product’s QR codes on the products, enabling Primo users to read and purchase the product in no time. The service is used not only for shops, but also at various exhibitions and in magazines. Once the payment is settled, a 10% service fee is charged.

Mobile Support provides tools and services in order to support operational companies in investment trusts, asset management, and finance. The 5 products they primarily provide include: investment trust tools for the public relations business, "@FUND Tablet E a risk modification CMS for the homepage of operational companies that also reduces resources, called ”Asset Website Builder E and a base price e-mail distribution system for operational companies of investment trusts, "@FUND Mail."